The Black Velvets

The Black Velvets

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Black Velvets


Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Origin = flagicon|EnglandLiverpool, England
Genre = Alternative rock Britpop indie pop
Years_active = 2002–2007
Label = Vertigo 2004 - 2006
Current_members = Nicholas Kilroe Robbie Ross Dave Dutton Paul Carden

The Black Velvets were a blues rock band from Liverpool, England.

Members

*Paul Carden - vocals
*Nicholas Kilroe - drums & vocals
*Dave Dutton - bass guitar
*Robbie Ross - guitar

History

The Black Velvets were formed in 2002 by drummer Nicholas Kilroe and bass player Dave Dutton, who joined together after their previous bands split up. Nicholas was in The Northern Souls, and Dave was in The Skylarks. Paul Molloy of The Skylarks would later join The Zutons

Nick and Dave hooked up with vocalist Paul Carden and guitarist Robbie Ross, and began crafting a riff-driven, deep beat classic glam rock sound, and organised showcase gigs at the Cavern Club. After some bigger gigs in London, supporting among others The Who, the band signed to Vertigo Records in 2004. Liam Gallagher from Oasis was present at the signing, but he refused to sign as a witness, so they asked a bystander instead.

The band's debut single, "Get On Your Life", was released in November 2004. The following year saw the release of two more singles, "3345" and "Once in a While", and the band's self-titled debut album. Extensive touring followed National and Worldwide. The band also played dates supporting The Who, Mötley Crüe, Mark Lanegan, Razorlight, The Killers and appeared at the Oxegen, T In The Park, Isle of Wight, Fuji Rock, Reading And Leeds, Glastonbury, Jersey Live and Tennants Vital festivals.

The Black Velvet's song "Fear and Loathing" appeared in the soundtrack to the 2005 combat-driven racing game Burnout Revenge as well as the Playstation Portable version of Burnout Legends.

On Tuesday 21st August 2007 the band announced via their official Myspace page that they'd split up.

Nick now plays with Echo & The Bunnymen

Albums

The Black Velvets

*Release Date: 12 Sep. 2005
*UK Chart: 75
*Produced by Mike CrosseyCD (987240-4):
#"I Won't Lie Down"
#"Get On Your Life"
#"Once In A While"
#"Not All The Time"
#"3345"
#"Glamstar"
#"Lady Lime"
#"You Won't Be Changing Me"
#"Save Me"
#"You're Not Giving It All"

ingles

Get On Your Life

*Release Date: 29 Nov. 2004
*UK Chart: Non Chart eligiable7" (986833-1):
#"Get On Your Life"
#"This Time Later"CD (986833-0):
#"Get On Your Life"
#"Rude Boy"
#"Fear And Loathing"

3345

*Release Date: 14 Mar. 2005
*UK Chart: 347" Shaped Picture Disc (987036-1):
#"3345"
#"Soul Saviour"CD (987036-2):
#"3345"
#"Soul Saviour"CD (987047-2):
#"3345"
#"Not All The Time"
#"You're So Rock 'N' Roll"
#"3345" (Video)WD

Glamstar

*Release Date: 20 Jun. 2005
*UK Chart: N/A
*Notes: Withdrawn before release. All 3 formats were distributed for promotional purposes.7" Shaped Picture Disc (987150-8):
#"Glamstar"
#"Now Listen"CD (987150-6):
#"Glamstar"
#"Good Times High"CD (987150-7):
#"Glamstar"
#"Sing My Melody"
#"Close Your Eyes"
#"Glamstar" (Video)

Once In A While

*Release Date: 05 Sep. 2005
*UK Chart: 757" Shaped Picture Disc (987323-5):
#"Once In A While"
#"Now Listen"CD (987323-7):
#"Once In A While"
#"Sing My Melody"
#"Close Your Eyes"
#"Once In A While" (Video)

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/theblackvelvets Official Site]


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